HALLOWEEN GOODNESS

Ever since the Halloween, my mom and I created a haunted house that spanned our entire basement, I've loved decorating for Halloween. This year, I scoured Etsy for some vintage Halloween-inspired finds...

Tickets and Fabric

Alphabet Cards

Frankenstein and Glass Head

Target

Doll Head and Flash Cards

1940s Skeleton

UNDER THE TREE

It's last minute shopping frenzy here in NYC. The stores are packed and I'm hoping to spot a few last things and then I'm off to PA tomorrow to celebrate the holidays with my family. Here are a few of the things I hope Santa brings me this year...

16" Canvas Mason Bag

Lomograohy Diana+ Camera

Midas Collection

 Perpetual Wall Calendar

 Singing Parakeets Clutch

 Hungry Bowls, Set of 2

The perfect shade of red in my mind, Nars Lipstick "Heat Wave"

 

I hope this little piggy is waiting for me, Harry Allen Pig Bank

Lalana Sheer Wool Scarf

CHANNELING JACKIE...

Is it me, or has December just flown by? Between buying new items for Octavia & Brown, shipping gifts to customers, holiday parties and shopping for family and friends it's been a busy month! I definitely need to channel some of the grace and poise of Jackie O. to make it through next week.

Here's a sneak peek of some new items that will be coming to Octavia & Brown today/ tomorrow...

Are you ready for the Holidays?

STENCILING WITH LOTTA...

Has anyone been to West Elm recently? I stopped in with a friend on Saturday to attend a stenciling class given by the lovely Lotta Jansdotter.

Lotta was there promoting her new book, Handmade Living. With the patience of a saint, she gave instruction and feedback on stenciling napkins, plates, cups, etc.  I created my napkins in about hour with fabric paint and stencils. Super easy and fun to create! 

While waiting for our napkins to dry, I was delighted to find that West Elm is chock full of cool gift items for the Holidays. Here are a few that I'd love to receive in my stocking...

Origami coin banks

A pair of ceramic owls would make perfect bookends.

These lacquered nut bowls would be perfect for stashing jewelry on a nightstand.

A great alternative to traditional Holiday notecards.

Great stackable wooden boxes

And for entertaining... 

 Nature plates would be perfect on a console or buffet.

These Mad Men-inspired glasses would be perfect for cocktails